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Black-capped Babbler
Pellorneum nigrocapitatum
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Least Concern
Envergure
13,5 cm
Poids
29,0 g
Famille
Pellorneidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
À propos
The Black-capped Babbler is a secretive, ground-dwelling babbler of lowland rainforests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, and Borneo, with a distinctive black cap contrasting with its olive-brown back and buff underparts. It inhabits dense forest undergrowth, often near streams, feeding on insects, small invertebrates, and fallen seeds on the forest floor.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Poids | 29,0 g | 1.02 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Pellorneidae |
| Genus | Pellorneum |
| Espèces | Pellorneum nigrocapitatum |
External Databases
Foire aux questions
Is the Black-capped Babbler endangered?
The Black-capped Babbler has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-capped Babbler nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-capped Babbler?
The Black-capped Babbler has a wingspan of 13.5 cm, weight of 29.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-capped Babbler belong to?
The Black-capped Babbler (Pellorneum nigrocapitatum) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Pellorneidae.
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